Crompton Greaves Limited
SABRE Range
SF6 Gas Insulated Vacuum RMU
VRN
Product Overview
The SABRE range of RMU combines the most advanced Vacuum &
SF6 technologies to meet the modern day requirements. It is fully
extensible and highly flexible unit used in a wide range of applications
including distribution switchboards, transformer substations, ring
distribution networks and HV Connections to industrial & commercial
sites. The units are developed to suit customer requirements for
connection, supply, protection and sectionalising with remote
operation.
The SABRE RMU ensure protection in the form of a circuit breaker
being monitored & controlled by a self powered numerical relay. The
sectionalising is enabled through ring switches.
Circuit Breaker
The CB comprises of 3 vacuum interrupters, which have a fault-make,
fault-break rating. Earthing of the outgoing cable is achieved by the
use of CB in series with the off-load disconnector / selector switch.
This will enhance the making capacity of the Earth switch.
Ring Switch
These are fault-make, load break switches utilising a single break 3
position switches viz., ‘ON’, ‘OFF’ & ‘Earth’ functions.
VCE SSE
Operation & Safety
All operating positions and instructions are indicated on the main
panel at the front of the unit. Both manual & automated versions are
available in SABRE range.
Live Parts are contained within an earthed stainless steel enclosure
with positive safety interlocks on all switch / selector positions ensure
operator safety & prevent incorrect operation. The system is fully
internal arc tested as per IEC requirement.
With the most advanced vacuum switching technology in an SF6 gas
filled enclosure, the units are compact and are easy to install &
operate. Characterized by their reliability and operational safety, they
are fully weatherproof with virtually zero maintenance.
Salient Features
4
Stainless steel enclosure fabricated by automatic robotic welding.
4
Isolation in clean SF6 gas for Ring switch & in vacuum for CB.
4
Suitable for Indoor & Outdoor application.
4
Common Switching chamber with Vacuum Tee off circuit breaker.
4
Enhanced duty in excess of IEC requirement.
4
All switch positions have pad-locking & Optional Castell
interlocking facilities.
4
Internal arc protection including cable boxes.
4
Extensible from both the sides (optional).
4
Fully SCADA compatible unit with remote switching.
 SABRE Range
Ring Main Unit
SF6 Gas Insulated Vacuum RMU

Product Variants
Code Product Description
VRN Vacuum Ring Main Unit - Non Extensible
VRE Vacuum Ring Main Unit – Extensible
VCE Vacuum Circuit Breaker - Extensible
SSE Single Switch – Extensible
DSE Double Switch – Extensible

BUSBAR BUSBAR BUSBAR BUSBAR BUSBAR

CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE

TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST

VCB
VCB VCB

RING SWITCH 1 RING SWITCH 2 RING SWITCH 1 RING SWITCH 2 RING SWITCH 1 RING SWITCH 1 RING SWITCH 2

TEE
VRE TEE VRN TEE SSE DSE VCE

Optional Accessories
4
Earth Fault indicators / Fault passage indicators 4
Metering module 4
Motorized kit for automation.

Technical Data
Characteristics SABRE - VRE VRNa SABRE
Rated Voltage kV 12 / 15.5 24
630 for Ring Switch &
Rated Current A 630
400 for CB
Symmetrical Breaking Capacity kA / sec 21 / 3 16 / 3
Making Current kAp 52.5 40
Impulse Withstand kVp 75 / 110 (optional) 125
Min Gas Pressure Bar 0
Filling Pressure Bar 0.4 0.5
Index of protection IP 54
Cable termination
Incoming Side Bottom Side Bottom
Tee off Rear Bottom Rear Bottom
Cable Tests Bottom Bottom Bottom
Dimensions
Width 935 948 935
Depth 1030 1085 1078
Height 1333 1750 1470
Weight kg 410 350 450

Crompton Greaves Ltd.,

Power Systems : M. V. Switchgear Division (S2)
A-3, MIDC, Ambad, Nasik - 422 010. India.
Tel. : +91 253 2382271 to 75
Email : mv.switchgear@cgglobal.com
Registered Office
CG House, 6th Floor, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400 030.
www.cgglobal.com